Senior Pharmacy Technician (Homecare) | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeks a Pharmacy Technician to enhance homecare services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The role involves leading pharmacy operations, ensuring safe medication supply, and collaborating with various healthcare providers. Candidates must be registered technicians, demonstrating compassion, leadership, and effective communication. This position offers a chance to develop in a supportive environment focused on exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered technician with relevant experience.
• Ability to lead and manage pharmacy operational services.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pharmacy operational technical service related to homecare medicines.
• Ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical care for homecare patients.
• Liaise regularly with medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff.

Skills

Registered Technician

Compassionate care

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

Are you a registered technician looking for a new challenge and a chance to expand your knowledge and experience. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, forward thinking Homecare Services Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and ambitious pharmacy technician to participate in and support the provision, development and leadership of our well established team.

You will work in partnership with the Chief Pharmacist, Principal Technician for High-cost drugs and Homecare, clinical pharmacy team and homecare service providers to ensure safe, effective, economical, and timely pharmaceutical care for all patients receiving medicines supply via a Homecare Service prescribed by CRH.

You will lead, manage and develop the pharmacy operational technical service related to medicines homecare at CRH in line with RPS Standards, national good practice guidelines and local policy and procedures.

To support the delivery of a high-quality homecare medicines service by regular liaison with hospital medical, nursing and pharmacy staff, and representatives of homecare companies.

Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision. As members of staff we will always:

• COMPASSION – treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
• AMBITION – Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing
• RESPECT – Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
• ENCOURAGEMENT – Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak‑up; and getting everyone involved in our future

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities for the role.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026